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BANGALORE 560 059 (Autonomous Institution under VTU, Belgaum)

PRINCIPLES OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS Sub. Code: 07HSS71 Hrs/week : 2+0+0 Credits : 02 Objective:
To encourage invention, investment and innovation and disclosure of New Technology and to recognise and reward innovativeness, to promote innovation and technical development, to promote linkages to industries and stimulate research through developing and utilizing novel technologies.

CIE Marks :50 SEE Marks : 50 SEE: 2 Hrs

1. Introduction: Basic concepts of IPR, Nature and scope of IPR, Commercial exploitation of
IPR, IPR and economic development, Types of Intellectual property, Advantages of IPR, Intellectual property in specific fields Plant breeders rights, Plant variety protection, A brief history national and international legal regime governing industrial and Intellectual property 03 Hrs 2. Patents: Introduction, Basic concepts, Object and value of patent law, Advantages of patent to inventor, patentable inventions, inventions are not patentable, How to obtain patent, Biotechnology patents and patents on computer program, Government use of inventions, Infringement of patents and remedy for infringement, Case study for patent engineering. Patent Acts 1970 as amended in 1999, 2002, & 2005.

05 Hrs 3. Trade Marks: Basic concepts, Definition, Functions, different kinds of trade marks like
service marks, collective trade marks, certification trade marks and textile trade marks, registrable and non registrable marks, Establishing trade mark right, use and registration, Registrability &distinctive character, Good will, infringement and action for trade marks, Passing off, Trade mark and domain names, Comparison with patents, industrial design and copy right, Case Studies. 05 Hrs

4. Copy Right: Introduction, Nature and scope, Subject matter, Related or allied rights, the
works in which copy right subsists, Rights conferred by copy right, Copy right protection in India, transfer of copy rights, right of broad casting organisations and of performer, computer soft ware and IPR and Case Studies. 05 Hrs

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5. Industrial Design, Integrated Circuits, Geographical Indications and Confidential

information: Introduction, basic concepts and scope and nature of rights process of registration rights, available after registration, transfer of interest or rights, made available under respective legislations such as assignment, transmission and licenses; Reliefs and Remedies and Action for infringement of the rights; Appeals, Case studies.

05 Hrs Outcome :
Articulate the applicable source, scope and limitations of the core Intellectual Property disciplines such as Patent, Copyright, Trademark and Trade secret Law, exposure to various Legal issues pertaining to Intellectual Property Rights

Reference Books
1. P Narayan, Intellectual Property Law, Eastern Law House, New Delhi and Kolkata, 2005, EAN: 9788171771813. 2 . Prabuddha Ganguly, Intellectual Property Rights: Unleashing Knowledge Economy, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi, 1st Edition, 2001. ISBN: 0074638602. 3. Cornesh W .R, Intellectual Property Rights Patents, Copy Right, Trade Mark, Allied Rights, Universal Law Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd, Delhi, 2001. 4. S.R Myneni, Law of Intellectual Property, Asia Law House, Hyderabad, 2001

Web
1. Using the Internet for non-patent prior art searches, Derwent IP Matters, July 2000. [www.ipmatters.net/features/000707_gibbs.html.] 2. Patents by N.R.Subbaram, Pharma book syndicate. 3. www.iptoday.com

Scheme of Semester End Evaluation : Question paper will be set to cover both descriptive and objective questions, with weightage of 40% for objective and 60% for descriptive questions.

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HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER Sub. Code: 07ME72 Hrs/week : 3+1+3 Credits: 05 Objective: To cover basic principles of Heat Transfer which presents a wealth of real world engineering applications and to give students a feel for engineering practice. To create an intuitive understanding of the subject matter by emphasizing the concepts and through physical argument. This makes them understand the mechanisms of heat transfer since they are becoming increasingly important . Heat transfer plays a crucial role in the design of vehicles, power plants, refrigeration, electric devices, buildings and bridges. The syllabus is designed to encourage creative thinking and development of a deeper understanding of subject matter. PART A 1. Basic concepts : Heat transfer mechanisms, conduction, convection and radiation, Boundary and initial conditions. General 3- dimensional heat conduction equation in rectangular coordinates Steady state heat conduction in plane and multiplane layer plane walls cylinders and multi layer cylinders, spheres and multi layer spheres. Critical radius of insulation. 05 Hrs 2. Heat transfer from finned surfaces fin equation, fin efficiency, fin effectiveness, proper length of a fin. 05 Hrs 3. Transient Heat conduction Lumped system analysis , transient heat conduction in large plane walls, long cylinders and spheres. Use of charts for transient heat conduction in semi and infinite solids. 05Hrs PART B 4. Fundamentals of convection: Physical mechanism of convection, classification of fluid flows, Velocity boundary layer, Thermal boundary layer, Laminar and turbulent flows. External forced convection Dimensional analysis and correlations, flow over flat plates, flow across cylinders and spheres, flow across tube banks. Internal forced convection: Laminar flow and turbulent flow in tubes with entry length concepts. 05 Hrs 5. Natural convection: Physical mechanism of natural convection, Dimensional analysis for natural convection, Grashoff Number. Natural convection over surfaces Vertical plates, vertical cylinders, inclined plates, horizontal plates, cylinders and spheres. 05Hrs CIE Marks: 150 SEE Marks: 150 SEE: 3 Hrs + 3 Hrs

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6. Radiation Heat transfer: Thermal radiation, Black body radiation, Radiation intensity. View factor and its relations. Radiation heat transfers Black surfaces, diffuse, grey surfaces. Radiation exchange with emitting and absorbing gases. Radiation shields and the radiation effect. Problems 05 Hrs PART C 7. Boiling and condensation : Boiling heat transfer, pool boiling, condensation heat transfer, film condensation, Drop wise condensation. Problems. Mass transfer Analogy between heat and mass transfer, Mass diffusion 05 Hrs 8. Heat exchangers Types of heat exchangers, overall heat transfer coefficient, Analysis of heat exchangers, Effectiveness , NTU method. Log Mean Temperature Difference Method. 05Hrs PART D PART I 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Determination of thermal conductivity of metal rod Determination of thermal conductivity of insulating powder Determination of Stefan Boltzmann constant Determination of emissivity of given test surface Performance test on a Vapour Compression Refrigerator 18Hrs PART II 1. Determination of heat transfer co-efficient in free convection for vertical cylinder 2. Determination of heat transfer co-efficient in forced convection flow through circular pipe 3. Determination of heat transfer co-efficient in case of forced and free convection for given pin fin 4. Determination of overall heat transfer co-efficient and effectiveness in parallel flow heat exchanger and counter flow heat exchanger 5. Performance test on a Vapour Compression Air- Conditioner 18Hrs Outcome After successful completion of this course, the students will have a complete working knowledge of sizing and optimizing the design parameters of heat transfer equipments in various fields like cryogenics, rocket propulsion, solar panels, etc.

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Reference Books 1. Yunus A Cengel, Heat Mass Transfer, Tata McGraw Hill, 2007, Third Edition 2. Frank Kreith, Mark S. Bohn, Principles of Heat Transfer, McGraw Hill, 6th edition, Indian Students edition, Thomson Brookes/ Cole, 2006, 6th Edition 3. Max Jacob and Hawkins, Elements of heat transfer, Wiley Publications, 2008, 6th Edition 4. J.P Holman, Heat transfer , Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2008, 9th SI edition

Scheme of Semester End Evaluation : 1. THEORY Students have to answer TWO questions out of THREE in Part A, TWO questions out of THREE in Part B, ONE question out of TWO in Part - C

2. PRACTICAL: Part I One question to be set - 25 marks Part II One question to be set - 15 marks Viva voce - 10marks

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FINITE ELEMENT METHODS

Subject Code: 07ME73 Hrs/Week: 3 +1+3 Credits: 05 Objective of the Course:

CIE:Marks: 150 SEE Marks: 150 SEE: 03 hrs

The objective of the course is to impart the underlying mathematical theory behind Finite Element Methods and its applications to the solution problems from Solid Mechanics and Heat Transfer and to provide the practical skills on ANSYS to solve Engineering Problems using FEA. Part A 1. Fundamentals of Theory of Elasticity: Differential Equations of Equilibrium, Stress Strain relations, Plane stress and Plane Strain conditions, strain displacement relations 05 hrs 2. Introduction: Role of FEM in computer aided design, Steps in FEM, Variational formulations, Continuum verses FEM, Rayleigh Ritz method, Galerkins method 05 hrs 3. One dimensional Bar Elements: Potential Energy Functional, Admissible displacement function, Stiffness matrix, Strain matrix, Nodal force vector, Elimination method and Penalty method of applying boundary conditions, Shape functions for 1D elements, Temperature Effects 05 hrs Part B

4. One dimensional Trusses: Plane Trusses, Local and Global Co-ordinate Systems, Element Stiffness Matrix, Stress Calculations, Temperature Effects 05 hrs 5. Two-dimensional Elements: Element Types, Shape functions for 2-D elements, isoparameteric, superparameteric and subparametric representations, Element stiffness and force terms for CST element 05 hrs 6. Finite Element formulation of Beam Elements- Load Vector, Boundary Considerations, Shear Force and Bending Moments 05 hrs Part C DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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7. Heat Transfer Problems: Steady State Heat Transfer, 1-D Heat Conduction, Governing Equations, One dimensional element, Galerkins Approach for heat conduction, heat flux boundary condition, 1D heat transfer in thin fins. 05 hrs 8. Dynamic considerations: Formulation for point mass and distributed masses, Consistent element mass matrix of one dimensional bar element 05 hrs Part D Part I STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS Introduction: Introduction to ANSYS, Pre-processor and Post processor, Element Library, Applicability of ANSYS to Engineering Analysis 02 hrs Solid Modeling: Two dimensional and three dimensional modeling (keypoint, line, area, volume, element free and map meshing) 05 hrs One-Dimensional Analysis: Finite Element Modeling and Analysis of one dimensional problems Bars, Trusses, Beams, Shafts 12 hrs Two-Dimensional Analysis: Static Analysis of Two-dimensional structural problemsPlates and Shells 04 hrs Part II THERMAL ANALYSIS Steady State Thermal Analysis: Elements used for Thermal Analysis, Conductive, Convective and Radiative Heat Transfer problems in Cartesian and polar co-ordinates, simple problems in coupled field analysis 12 Hrs

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Reference Books 1. Tirupathi R Chandrapatla, Ashok D Belegundu, Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering, Third Edition, Prentice Hall of India, 2004 2. Daryl L Logon, A First Course in the Finite Element Method, 3rd Edition, Thomson Brooks / Cole, 2002 3. Hutton Fundamentals of Finite Element Methods, Mc-Graw Hill, 2004 4. J N Reddy Finite Element Method TATA Mc-Graw Hill, 2002

Outcome of the course:

On Completing the Course, the students will have theoretical and practical knowledge on the Finite Element Methods to be able to model and analyze structural and thermal problems

Scheme of Semester End Evaluation :

1. THEORY
Students have to answer TWO questions out of THREE in Part A, TWO questions out of THREE in Part B, ONE question out of TWO in Part - C

2. PRACTICAL: Part I One question to be set - 25 marks Part II One question to be set - 15 marks Viva voce - 10marks

OPERATIONS RESEARCH
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Sub code: 07ME74 Hrs/Week: 4+0+0 Credits: 04 Objective:

CIE Marks: 100 SEE Marks: 100 SEE : 03 hrs

Operations research, which is concerned with efficient allocation of scarce resources, is both an art and a science. The art lies in the ability to depict the concepts efficient and scarce in a well defined mathematical model of a given situation. The science consists in the derivation of computational methods for solving such models. Since the optimum allocation of money, man power, energy,or a host of other scarce factors, is of importance to decision makers in many traditional disciplines, the subject is useful to individuals from a variety of backgrounds. The outline has been designed for students wanting an introduction to operation research for obtaining specific procedures.

PART - A

1. Introduction: origin of operation research, Definition of OR, Application of OR to engineering and managerial problems, features and limitations of OR, impact of OR, Introduction to LLP, Mathematical formulations 6 hrs 2. Linear Programming: Graphical solutions, Simplex method, standard form, solution space, feasible solutions, basic feasible solution, optimal, infeasible, multiple solutions, degeneracy,. Theory of simplex method, Variants of simplex algorithm, artificial basis technique. 8 hrs 3. Duality concept, solution of LPP using duality concept, dual simplex method. 4 hrs Part - B 4. Transportation Problem: Formulation of transportation model, basic feasible solution using different methods, optimality test. Unbalanced transportation problems, degeneracy - multiple solutions. Assignment problems Formulation - unbalanced assignment problems - traveling salesman problem. 8 hrs

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Project Management with PERT/CPM: Network construction, determination of critical path and duration, floats, PERT-estimation of project duration, variance, CPM. 6 hrs Elements of crashing, least cost project scheduling, flows in networks, determination of shortest route, determination of maximum flow through the network. 4 hrs

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Part - C Queuing Theory: Queuing system and their characteristics. M/M/1 queuing system, steady state performance. Analysis of M/M/1 and M/M/K queuing models. 6 hrs Game Theory: Formulation of games, two person-zero sum game, games with and without saddle point, graphical solution (2xn, mx2 games), dominance property, solution of games using LPP. 6 hrs

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Out come: After completing the course and the availability of several OR soft wares and ready access to them the student should be in a position to solve various problems related to manufacturing, management and service organization, which are very large and complex in nature.
REFERENCE BOOKS 1. Hiller and Lib er man, Introduction to Operation Research, McGRaw Hill, VIII edition, 2008 2. Taha HA - Operation Research and Introduction, McMillian 7th edition. 2007 3. Philips, Ravindran and Soleberg - Principles of Operations Research Theory and practice, PHI 2003 edition 4. Prem Kumar Gupta & D.S Hira Problems in Operation Research, S.Chand & company First edition.2004 Scheme of Semester End Evaluation : Students have to answer TWO questions out of THREE in Part A, TWO questions out of THREE in Part B, ONE question out of TWO in Part - C

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ACOUSTICS AND NOISE CONTROL Sub Code: 07ME751 Hrs /Week: 3+0+0 Credits: 03 CIE Marks: 100 SEE Marks: 100 SEE: 03 Hrs

Objective The objective of this course is to enable the students to model the coupled vibration and noise behavior prevalent in real system as well as design remedial measure. Identify areas where noise reduction is required and apply basic noise control techniques. Assess the effectiveness of the noise control. PART A 01. The Acoustic Wave Equation and Simple Solutions Introduction, Equation of State, Equation of Continuity, Simple Force Equation Eulers Equation, Linear Wave Equation, Speed of Sound in Fluids, Harmonic plane Waves, Energy Density, Acoustic Intensity, Specific Acoustic Impedance, Spherical waves, Decibel Scales, Cylindrical Waves 05 Hrs 02. Reflection and Transmission Change in Media, Transmission from one fluid to another; Normal incidence, Transmission though a Fluid Layer; Normal Incidence, Transmission from one fluid to another oblique incidence, Normal specific acoustic impedance, Reflection from the surface of a solid, Transmission though a thin partition, Method of Images 05 hrs 03. Radiation and Reception of Acoustic Waves Radiation from a pulsating sphere, Acoustic Reciprocity and the simple Source, The continuous line source, Radiation from a plane circular piston, Radiation Impedance, Fundamental Properties of Transducers, directional Factors of reversible Transducers 05 hrs PART B 04. Acoustic Measurements Sound Level Meters, Intensity Level Meters, Octave Band Filters, Acoustic Analyzers, Dosimeter, Measurement of Sound Power, Sound Power Measurement in a Reverberant Room, Sound Power Measurement in an Anechoic or Semi-Anechoic Room, sound Power Survey Measurements, Measurement of the Directivity Factor, Noise. Measure Procedure 05hrs

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Noise Control, Historical Background, Principles of Noise Control, Noise Control at the source, Noise Control in the transmission path, Noise control at the receiver 05 hrs 06. Noise Sources Sound Transmission Indoors and Outdoors, Fan Noise, Electric Motor Noise, Pump Noise, Gas compressor Noise, Transformer Noise, Cooling Tower Noise, Noise from gas ventilation, Appliance and Equipment noise, Valve noise, Air Distribution system noise. 05 hrs PART C 07. Acoustic Criteria The Human Ear, Hearing Loss, Industrial Noise Criteria, Speech Interferene Level, Noise criteria for Interior spaces, Community reaction to environmental Noise, The Day-Night Level, HUD Criteria, Aircraft Noise Criteria, 05 hrs 08. Vibration Isolation for Noise Control Undamped Single-Degree of freedom system, Damped Single degree of freedom system, damping factors, Force vibration, Mechanical Impedance and Mobility, Transmissibility, Rotating Unbalance, Displacement Excitation 05 hrs Outcome: On successfully completing this module the student will be able to: 1. Describe, quantify, predict, measure and analyze noise and vibration signals; 2. Describe the physiological and subjective responses of humans exposed to noise and vibration, quantify the exposure and assess the response; 3. Apply engineering and other methods for controlling exposure to noise and vibration; 4. Use legislation, statutory regulations, standards and codes of practice relating to the assessment and control of noise and vibration. Reference Books 1. Lawrence E, Kinsler, Austin R Frey, Alan B Coppens, James V Sanders, FUNDAMENTALS OF ACOUSTICS, ISBN 0-471-84789-5, Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data, 2000, 4th edition 2. Randall F Barron, INDUSTRIAL NOISE CONTROL AND ACOUSTICS, ISBN:0-8247-0701-X, Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data, 2003, I edition 3. P. Kalyanasundaram, C. K. Mukhopadhyay S. V. Subba, PRACTICAL ACOUSTIC EMISSION ISBN: 978-81-7319-862-5, Narosa Publications, 2007, I edition 4. Thumann and Miller, SECRETS OF NOISE CONTROL, Path views Drie, Huber Heights, Ohio, 2006. Scheme of Semester End Evaluation : Students have to answer TWO questions out of THREE in Part A, TWO questions out of THREE in Part B, ONE question out of TWO in Part - C AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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Sub. Code: 07ME752 Hrs/week : 3+0+0 Credits : 03

CIE Marks:100 SEE Marks: 100 SEE: 3 Hrs

Objective: One of the outcomes of the twentieth century is the revolution in the field of modern transport vehicles. Also the rapid industrialization of the modern society has made automobile engineering a subject of great importance. A thorough understanding of the basics of mechanical engineering is all that is required to explore the world of automobiles. With the above objective in mind, the course content of the automobile engineering is so framed that it caters to a technician as well as to an engineer. The chapters are so arranged that it starts with the combustion of an engine with its various parts to the last chapter on emission control. All the chapters reflect the latest developments in the automobile field.

PART A 1. Engine types and classification. Engine construction: cylinder Blocks, heads and manifolds. Liners, pistons, crankshafts, valves, valve seats and valve- train components, camshaft, valve and port timing diagrams. Types of combustion chambers for SI and CI engine, Engine cooling requirements, methods of cooling, cooling system components. Engine lubricating system. 05 Hrs 2. Automotive engine fuels. Normal and abnormal combustion. Cetane and Octane numbers. Fuel mixture requirements for SI engines. Types of carburetors. C.C. and C.V carburetors. Diesel fuel injection systems, fuel transfer pumps, fuel filters. Injection pumps and injectors 05 Hrs 3. Ignition systems: Battery ignition systems components. Magneto Ignition systems. Electronic ignition systems. Automatic ignition advance systems. 05 Hrs PART B 3.Automotive clutches, Principle of friction clutches, Torque transmitted, construction details. Single plate, multiplate and centrifugal clutches. Gear box: necessity for gear ratio in transmission. Synchromesh gear boxes. 3, 4, and 5 speed gear boxes. Planetary gear systems, overdrives. Fluid coupling and torque converters, principle of automatic transmission. Numerical problems on torque transmitted by clutches. 05Hrs

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4. Drive to wheels: Propeller shaft and universal joints. Hotchkiss and torque tube drives, differential arrangement, rear axle arrangement of fixing the wheels. Steering system and geometry. Different angles of alignment, steering gears, power steering, types of chasis frames. 05 Hrs

5. Suspension system: Necessity, Torsion bar system, leafspring, coil spring. Independent suspension for front and rear wheel. Air suspension systems. Mechanical, compressed air and hydraulic brake systems. Master, wheel cylinders, brake shoe arrangements. Disk brakes. Antilock braking systems, its operation. All wheel braking system 05 Hrs PART C 6. Superchargers and Turbo chargers construction and operation. Tyres: Types, causes and types of wear, slip angle and cornering force, tyre dynamics 06 Hrs

7. Automotive exhaust emissions, sources, control, emission standards. Driving cycle, pressure charging. Alternate fuels for automotive traction, car air conditioning, Dash board indicators: fuel gauges, oil pressure indicators, Ammeter, odometer, lighting, generator, starter, voltage regulator 4 Hrs Outcome : The course will benefit the student not only for his/her career in an automobile industry, but also to further the prospects in research in this field, thus contributing to the need of the society. With this knowledge energy-efficient engines can be built, improvements in fuel efficiency can be implemented, answering to the need of the world as a whole. Reference Books 8. Joseph Heitner Automotive Mechanics, CBS Publishers 2004 9. William H. Crouse, Donald L Anglin, Automotive mechanics, Tata McGraw Hill, 2007 3. Newton and Steeds, Motor vehicle, Butterworth , 2002.
Scheme of Semester End Evaluation : Students have to answer TWO questions out of THREE in Part A, TWO questions out of THREE in Part B, ONE question out of TWO in Part - C

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OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES Sub code: 07ME753 Hrs/Week: 3+0+0 Credits: 03 CIE Marks: 100 SEE Marks: 100 SEE : 03 Hrs

Objective: Optimization techniques are being used in wide spectrum of industries including aerospace, automotive, chemical, electrical, and manufacturing industries. To lower production costs to withstand competition has prompted engineers to look for rigorous methods of decision making such as optimization methods to design and produce products both economically and efficiently. The size and complexity of problems solved using optimization techniques are also increasing. Optimization methods with modern tools of computer aided design are also being used to enhance the creating process of conceptual and detailed design of engineering systems. This course serves to impart the necessary knowledge to achieve this.

PART-A
1. Linear Programming : Revised simplex method, sensitivity analysis. 6Hrs 2. Integer programming Gomorys technique, Branch and bound technique, Karmakars method. 5 Hrs 3.Goal programming : Introduction, Formulation and Solutions. 4 Hrs PART-B 4. Non-linear Programming: One dimensional minimization methods, unconstrained optimization. Indirect search (descent) methods, conjugate gradient method, Newtons method. 6 Hrs 5. Multivariable constrained and unconstrained optimization: Kuhn Tucker Conditions, problems and solutions 5 Hrs 6. Advanced CPM techniques: Elements of crashing least cost project scheduling. Resource allocation for optimal utilization of resources, Resource levelling and smoothing. 4 Hrs PART-C 7. Dynamic programming: Characteristics, DP model. Inventory problem. 5 Hrs 8. Markov chain : Discrete stochastic process, Markovian process, stationary Markov chain, steady state probabilities, state transition matrix, applications.

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5 Hrs

Out come: After completing the course the student will be in a position to design systems that are both most efficient and less expensive and to develop new ways of improving the performance of existing systems. Optimization techniques can be used to find creative solutions to larger, more complex problems than ever before. Exposure to higher level mathematical approaches will be very helpful for students planning to pursue higher studies in engineering and management.
Reference Books 1). Ravindran, Phillips & Solberg , Operations Research, Wiley International, 2005 2). S.S.Rao, Optimization, New Age Publications, 2006. 3). Hillier & Leiberman, Operations Research CBS Publishers, 2005 4). C. Mohan & Kusum Deep, Optimization Techniques, New age International Publishers, 2009 Scheme of Semester End Evaluation : Students have to answer TWO questions out of THREE in Part A, TWO questions out of THREE in Part B, ONE question out of TWO in Part - C

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R.V.COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING. BANGALORE 560 059 (Autonomous Institution under VTU, Belgaum) TOOL ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
Sub code: 07ME754 Hrs/Week: 3+0+0 Credits: 03 CIE Marks: 100 SEE Marks: 100 SEE : 03 Hrs

Objective: Tool design is a specialized phase of tool engineering. Tool design functions may be performed by a tool engineer who devotes his entire working time to tool design. Tooling consists of a vast array of cutting devices like Cutting tools, jigs fixtures, press tools, dies, gages etc, used in normal Manufacturing Processes.. The basic task of the tool designer is to provide drawings of a tool or set of tools to produce the work piece. A tool designer must be inventive and original. The objective of the subject is to impart basic principles of tool design, to make them understand how tools perform the function, have a knowledge of selection of materials. The objective is also to lead them to be inventive in their approach. Part A 1. Tooling Materials and Heat Treatment. Introduction, Properties of tool materials, Ferrous Tooling Materials, Non Ferrous tooling materials, Non metallic tooling materials ,Heat treatment of materials used for making tools 04 Hrs 2. Design of Cutting Tools: Introduction to tool design, general tool design procedure. 2. Design of .single point cutting tool, including the shank considering strength and rigidity considerations for rectangular, square and round cross section. 3. Design of drills, reamers, milling cutters, broaches and taps and their tool geometry. 05 Hrs 3. Design of Jigs & Fixture Introduction to Jigs and fixtures. The Design Considerations. for guiding the tool, locating and clamping the object that has to be machined. and economics involved in manufacturing of the jigs and fixture , Principles of location 3-2-1 and 4-1-1 types of locations, different types of locating elements. Clamping Principles of clamping, types of clamping. Drill jigs-types, drill bushes. Design of Turning, milling, broaching and grinding fixtures for simple components. 06 Hrs PART-B 4. Gages and Measuring Instruments.: Introduction, .selection of materials for gages and gage tolerances. Different types of gages like fixed gages, indicating gages, Pneumatic gages, automatic gages (In processing gages.).Measuring instruments to measure geometrical tolerances 05 Hrs 5. Press Tool Design : Classification and working of power presses. Components of a simple die, press tool operations, die accessories, shearing action in punch and die, punch die clearance, shear on punch and die, centre of pressure, scrap strip layout and problems. Simple, progressive, compound, combination and inverted dies. Design problems on blanking and piercing dies for simple components. Bending dies, bending allowance, spring back edge bending die design. Drawing dies- single action, double action and triple action dies, drawing die design. 05 Hrs

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6. Die casting Dies: Terminology: Core, cavity, sprue, slug, fixed and movable cores, finger cams, draft, and ejector pins ejector plates, gate, goose-nozzle, over-flow, platen, plunger runner, vent. Types of dies: Single cavity, multicavity dies, combination dies, advantages and disadvantages of types of dies. Die casting alloys, defects in die casting, finishing and trimming and inspection of die casting components. Modern trends in die casting die. 05 Hrs PART-C 7. Injection Moulding : Injection moulding machine and its elements, general configuration of a mould. 2 plate and 3 plate mould. Introduction to gate, runner, parting surface, ejection system, core and cooling system. Introduction to compression. transfer, blow moulding, extrusion, forming and calendaring 05 Hrs

8 . Tools for joining processesWelding fixture, General fixture design consideration clamping design considerations, stapling, wire stitching, metal stitching, staking. Tooling for numerically controlled macidnes Introduction, Basic N/C Operation, The Cartesian Coordinate System Incremental and Absolute Programming, Types of N/C Systems, Tooling Requirements for Numerical Control, Types of Workholders 05 Hrs

Outcome: After successfully completing the above course the student should be able to independently design and get the tool manufactured and use the same. Ref erence books 1. 2. 3. C. Donaldson,G.H. Lecain, V.C.Goold, Tool design TMH Pub. 2007

ASTME Fundamentals of Tool design prentice Hall India.2000 M H A Kempster Introduction to jigs and fixture design Elbs, edn. 2007. RGW Pye Injection moulding design , John Willey and Sons, 1998.

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Scheme of Semester End Evaluation : Students have to answer TWO questions out of THREE in Part A, TWO questions out of THREE in Part B, ONE question out of TWO in Part - C

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OPTIMUM DESIGN

Subject Code: 07ME761 Hrs/Week: 3 +0+0 Credits: 03

CIE:Marks: 100 SEE Marks: 100 SEE : 03 Hrs

Objective of the Course: The objective of the course is to impart the underlying mathematical theory behind linear and non-linear single and multivariate optimization techniques as applied to engineering problems. Part A 1. Introduction: Engineering applications of optimization, multivariate optimization, statement of an optimization problem, Design Vector, Design Constraints, Objective Function, Classification of optimization problems 05 Hrs 2. Classical optimization techniques Single variable optimization with equality constraints, solution by direct substitution, solution by the method of constrained variation, solution by the method of Lagrange multipliers, multivariate optimization with inequality constraints, Kuhn-Tucker condition 05 Hrs 3. Non-linear programming - (one dimensional minimization method), Numerical method, Unimodal function, Unrestricted search, Exhaustive Search, Dichotomous search, Fibonacci and Golden Section method 05 Hrs Part B 4. Interpolation methods Quadratic and Cubic Non-Linear Programming (Unrestricted optimization technique), Random search methods, Univariate method, Powels method, Simplex method 05 Hrs 5. Descent methods Steepest descent, conjugate gradient, variable metric method 05 Hrs 6. Non-linear programming: Constrained optimization problem, Characteristic of a constrained problem 05 Hrs Part C 7. Direct Methods The complex method, cutting plane method, methods of feasible directions 05 Hrs

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COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS Sub code: 07ME762 Hrs/Week: 3+0+0 Credits: 03 CIE Marks: 100 Exam Hours: 03 SEE Marks: 100

Objective: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is the science and art of simulating fluid flows on computers. CFD has emerged as the third dimension of Fluid Dynamics in the last four decades, complementing the other two traditional parts of Experimental and Analytical Fluid Dynamics. In the modern engineering design processes, CFD plays a substantially significant part, in the fields of Aerospace, Mechanical, Civil and Chemical Engineering applications. CFD is also of interest to physicists and mathematicians due to its contribution to research and education, apart from being a design tool. The objective of this course is to introduce the basics of CFD for engineers.
PART A 1. Introduction to CFD: the need for computer simulations of fluid flows; brief history of CFD; a few examples of contribution of CFD to engineering design; governing equations of fluid flows; Navier-Stokes equations, equations of inviscid compressible and incompressible flows; concepts of convection and diffusion. 05 Hrs 2. Analysis of the governing equations of fluid flows: Navier-Stokes to Burgers equation, convection-diffusion equation, linear convection equation, diffusion equation, unsteady and steady state heat conduction equations. 05 Hrs 3. Mathematical classification of Partial Differential Equations (PDEs): Elliptic, Parabolic and Hyperbolic equations; physical significance of the classification; Method of Characteristics; analytical solutions of heat conduction, convection-diffusion, Burgers and linear convection equations. 05 Hrs PART B 4. Basics of discretization methods: Introduction to Finite Difference Method (FDM) and its application to unsteady heat conduction and steady heat conduction equations; explicit and implicit methods; FDM for linear convection equation and upwind differencing method; FDM in two dimensions. 05 Hrs 5. Properties of numerical methods: consistency, stability, convergence, order of accuracy, modified equations, artificial viscosity or numerical diffusion, numerical dispersion. 05 Hrs 6. Basics of discretization methods continued: Introduction to Finite Volume Method (FVM) and its application to unsteady and steady heat conduction equations, linear convection equation; central discretization and upwind discretization in FVM; 2-D Finite Volume Method on Cartesian, quadrilateral and triangular grids; Basics of grid generation

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05 Hrs PART C 7. Numerical methods for incompressible flows: basic problem of the pressure updating; stream function and vorticity formulation, pressure correction methods, SIMPLE algorithm, artificial compressibility formulation. 05 Hrs 8. Solution of algebraic equations: Gauss-Seidel iteration method, Tri-diagonal matrix (Thomas) algorithm, Alternating Direction Implicit (ADI) method. 05 Hrs OUTCOME After the course the student would come to know what are the basics involved in the developments of CFD, how the processes are formulated and solved. The student will understand how to provide inputs and how to interpret the results, and how the solver works in obtaining the solution to governing equations to fluid flow and heat flow processes.

Reference Books 1. Computational Fluid Dynamics, Volumes 1 and 2, 4th edition, Klaus A. Hoffman and Steve T. Chiang, Engineering Education System publications, USA, 2000. 2. Computational Fluid Dynamics for Engineers: From Panel to Navier-Stokes Methods with Computer Programs, Turner Cebeci, Jian P. Shao, Fassi Kafyeke, Eric Laurendeau, Springer publications; with a CD-Rom of programs, 2005. 3. Computational Fluid Dynamics: The Basics with Applications, John D. Anderson, McGraw-Hill, 1995. 4. J. C. Tannehill, D. A. Anderson and R. H. Plecture, Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer ed, 2,Taylor & Francis, UK, 2001. 5. Patankar Numerical fluid flow and heat transfer, PHI, India, 2000.

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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Subject Code: 07ME763 Hrs/Week: 3+0+0 Credits: 03 CIE Marks: 100 SEE Marks: 100 SEE: 3 Hrs

Objective: Operations management has been a key element in the improvement of productivity in business around the world. Creating a competitive advantage through operations requires an understanding of how the operation functions contribute to industrial growth. The objective of the course is to impart knowledge as to how operations management creates competitive advantage in the market place by conveying a set of skills and tools that one can actually apply. The topics covered here are basic concepts of operations management, operations decision making, system design and capacity planning, forecasting. Inventory control and market management, purchasing and supply management, materials and capacity requirements planning. PART-A
1. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS: Introduction, Historical Development, Operations Management Definition, Production and Manufacturing Systems, Product v/s Services, Productivity, Factors affecting Productivity, International Dimensions of Productivity, The environment of operations, Operational excellence and world class manufacturing practices. 5 Hrs 2. OPERATIONS DECISION MAKING: Introduction, Characteristics of decisions, framework for Decision Making, Decision Methodology, Decision supports systems, Economic models, Statistical models. 5 Hrs 3. SYSTEM DESIGN & CAPACITY PLANNING: Design capacity, System capacity, and extermination of equipment requirement. Facility Location and Facility Layout, Location Planning for Goods and Services, Foreign locations and facility layout. 5 Hrs PART-B 4. FORECASTING: Forecasting Objectives and Uses, Forecasting Variables, Opinion and Judgmental methods, Time Series methods, Exponential smoothing, Regression and Correlation methods, Application and Control of Forecasts. 5 Hrs 5. AGGREGATE PLANNING AND MASTER SCHEDULING: Introduction, Planning and Scheduling , Objectives of Aggregate Planning, Aggregate Planning Methods, Master Scheduling Objectives, Master Scheduling Methods. 5 Hrs 6. MATERIAL AND CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS PLANING: Overview: MRP and CRP, MRP: Underlying Concepts, System Parameters, MRP Logic, System refinements, Capacity Management, CRP activities. Concept of continuous improvement of process. 5 Hrs

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PART-C 7. INVENTORY CONTROL: Definition and Need, Components Inventory, Inventory Control. Scope of Materials Management, Material handling, Storage and Retrieval, purpose of inventories, Dependent and Independent demand, Investory cost and Order quantities, Inventory classification and counting . 5 Hrs 8. PURCHASING & SUPPLY MANAGEMENT: Purchase and supply chain managementApproaches to purchase and supplu chain management, make or buy decision,e-Procurement, Vendor development, rating and certification. 5 Hrs OUTCOMES: After completing the course the students will be in a position to make decision on production systems and forecast for a manufacturing system. The subject will provide an insight for material and capacity requirement planning. Knowledge of this subject will provide a foundation for learning any ERP software modules-Production Planning, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management which is an industrial requirement. Reference Books: 1. Buffa, Modern Production/Operations Management, Wiley Eastern Ltd. 2001. 2. Pannerselvam, Production and Operations Management, R.,PHI.2002. 3. I.B. Mahadevan, Operations Management,. Pearson, 2007. 4. I. Monks, J.G., Operations Management, McGraw Hill International Editions,1987.

Scheme of Semester End Evaluation : Students have to answer TWO questions out of THREE in Part A, TWO questions out of THREE in Part B, ONE question out of TWO in Part - C

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RAPID PROTOTYPING (AUTONOMOUS)

Subject Code: 07ME764 Hrs/Week: 3 + 0 + 0 Credits: 03 Objective:

CIE Marks: 100 SEE Marks: 100 SEE : 3 Hrs

The course is designed to impart basics of Rapid Prototyping techniques like stereo lithography, laminated object manufacture, selective laser sintering, Fused deposition modeling, solid ground curing & 3D- ink jet printing. The course also covers applications of RP.

PART - A 1. INTRODUCTION: Need for the compression in product development, history of RP systems, Survey of applications, Growth of RP industry, and classification of RP systems. STEREO LITHOGRAPHY SYSTEMS: Principle, Process parameters, Process details, Data preparation, data files and machine details, Applications. 5 Hrs 2. SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING: Type of machine, Principle of operation, process parameters, Data preparation for SLS, Applications. Fused Deposition Modelling: Principle, Process parameter, Path generation, Applications. 5 Hrs 3. SOLID GROUND CURING: Principle of operation, Machine details, Applications. Laminated Object Manufacturing: Principle of operation, LOM materials. Process details, application. 5Hrs PART - B

4. CONCEPTS MODELERS: Principle, Thermal jet printer, Sander's model market, 3-D printer. Genisys Xs printer HP system 5, object Quadra systems. 5 Hrs 5. RAPID TOOLING : Indirect Rapid tooling, Silicone rubber tooling, Aluminum filled epoxy tooling, Spray metal tooling, Cast kirksite, 3Q keltool, etc. Direct Rapid Tooling Direct. AIM. 5 Hrs 6. TOOLING: Quick cast process, Copper polyamide, Rapid Tool, DMILS, Prometal, Sand casting tooling, Laminate tooling soft Tooling vs. hard tooling. 5 Hrs

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PART - C 7. SOFTWARE FOR RP: STL files, Overview of Solid view, magics, imics, magic communicator, etc. Internet based software, Collaboration tools. 5 Hrs 8. RAPID MANUFACTURING PROCESS OPTIMIZATION: factors influencing accuracy. Data preparation errors, Part building errors, Error in finishing, influence of build orientation. 5 Hrs

OUTCOME: On successful completion of the module the student will be thoroughly equipped with the ability to 1. Understand the modeling techniques of rapid prototyping process. 2. Successfully apply the following techniques in rapid prototyping process. (i) Stereo lithography. (ii) Laminated object manufacture (iii) Selective laser sintering. (iv) Fused deposition modelling (v) 3D inkjet printing REFERENCE BOOKS 1. Paul F. Jacobs , Stereo Lithography and other RP & M Technologies,: SME, NY 1996. 2. Flham D.T & Dinjoy S.S Verlog, Rapid Manufacturing, London 2001. 3. Terry Wohlers Wohler's Report 2000, Rapid Prototyping, Wohler's Association 2000. 4. Gurumurthy , Rapid Prototyping Materials , IISc Bangalore.

Scheme of Semester End Evaluation : Students have to answer TWO questions out of THREE in Part A, TWO questions out of THREE in Part B, ONE question out of TWO in Part - C

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MECHATRONICS AND MICROPROCESSORS

Subject Code: 07ME771 Hrs/Week: 3 + 0 + 0 Credits: 03

CIE Marks: 100 SEE Marks:100 SEE : 03 Hrs

Objective: Mechatronics is centered on mechanics, electronics, computing, control engineering, molecular engineering which, combined, make possible the generation of simpler, more economical, reliable and versatile systems. The objective is to study the principles, analysis and applications of Mechatronics elements like actuators, sensors, switches, microprocessors, micro-controllers and electronic circuits forming the system. Mechatronics design is a recent extension of the Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing group's activities and these are aimed at establishing design procedures and tools to assist engineers in optimally integrating Mechatronics design philosophies in their products for enhanced product flexibility and reduced life cycle cost.
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INTRODUCTION TO MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS: Measurement and control systems, their elements and functions, Microprocessor based controllers. 05 Hrs REVIEW OF TRANSDUCERS AND SENSORS: Definition and classification of transducers. Definition and classification of sensors. Principle of working and applications of light sensors, proximity sensors and Hall Effect sensors. 05 Hrs ELECTRICAL ACTUATION SYSTEMS: Electrical systems, Mechanical switches, solid-state switches, solenoids, DC & AC motors, Stepper motors and their merits and demerits. 05 Hrs

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PART - B 4. SIGNAL CONDITIONING: Introduction to signal conditioning. The operational amplifier, Protection, Filtering, Wheatstone bridge, Digital signals & Multiplexers, Data acquisition, Introduction to Digital system processing & Pulse-modulation. 05 Hrs INTRODUCTION TO MICROPROCESSORS: Evolution of Microprocessor, Organization of Microprocessors (Preliminary concepts), basic concepts of programming of microprocessors. Review of concepts Boolean algebra, Logic Gates and Gate Networks, Binary & Decimal number systems, memory representation of positive and negative integers, maximum and minimum integers. Conversion of real numbers, floating point notation. 05Hrs

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5. LOGIC FUNCTION: Data word representation. Basic elements of control systems 8085A processor architecture terminology such as CPU, memory and address, ALU, assembler data registers, Fetch cycle, write cycle, state, bus, interrupts. Micro Controllers.. Requirements for control and their implementation in microcontrollers. Classification of micro controllers. 05 Hrs PART C 6. ORGANIZATION & PROGRAMMING OF MICROPROCESSORS: -Data and Address buses, Instruction set of 8085, programming the 8085, assembly language programming. 05 Hrs 7. CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT OF MICROPROCESSORS: Introduction, timing and control unit basic concepts, Instruction and data flow, system timing, examples of INTEL 8085 architecture. 05 Hrs REFERENCE BOOKS: 1. W.Bolton, Longman, Mechatronics, Pearson Education Asia 3rd Edition, 2009. 2. R.S.Gaonkar, Microprocessor Architecture, Programming and Applications With 8085/8085A Penram publication, 5th edition, 1999. 3. Alciatore D.G. and Histand M.B., Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems, Tata McGraw-Hill, 3rd Edition, 2006. 4. HMT Ltd, Mechatronics, Tata McGraw Hill 2000. OUTCOME: By studying this subject, students are capable of understanding the need and necessity of providing solution to the greatest demand for reduction in size, weight & compactness in any system, basic electrical circuits and electronic devices, role of computer science and electrical engineering in the operation and control of mechanical systems. Its application helps Automotive, Aircraft, Aerospace industries in large & helps in enhancing the speed, accuracy & timeframe works which in turn boost the overall economy.

Scheme of Semester End Evaluation : Students have to answer TWO questions out of THREE in Part A, TWO questions out of THREE in Part B, ONE question out of TWO in Part - C

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INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS
Subject Code: 07ME772 Hrs/Week: 3 + 0 + 0 Credits: 03 CIE Marks: 100 SEE Marks: 100 SEE: 3 Hrs

Objective: Industrial Robotics is a highly multi disciplinary field that combines areas of controls, computers, measurement technology, pattern recognition techniques and hardware and various aspects of mechanical engineering including statics, dynamics, kinematics and mechanical design. The purpose is to provide necessary knowledge in the subject covering all the aspects stated above. PART-A
1: Basic Concepts in Robotics

Introduction, Advantages & Applications of robots, Non Industrial applications, Basic structures of Robots, Resolution, Accuracy & Repeatability, Position Representation. 04 Hrs
2: Classif ications & structures of Roboti c Systems

Point to Point Continuous path systems, Point to Point Robotic systems, Continuous path Robotic systems, Trajectory Planning, The Manipulator, Cartesian Coordinate Robots, Cylindrical Coordinate robots, Spherical Coordinate robots, Articulated Robots, Direct & indirect drives, The Wrist Motions & the Gripper, Structure of Continuous Path Robot Systems 05 Hrs
3: Drives & Control Systems Hydraulic Power supply-Servovalve, The Sump, The Hydraulic drives. Direct Current Servomotors-Principle of operation, Dynamic Response Gearing. Control Approaches of Robots, Control loops Using Current Amplifier Control loops Using Voltage Amplifier, Elimination of Stationary position errors, Control loops of robotic systems, Conclusion & Assessments

06 Hrs PART-B
4: Kinematic Analysis & coordinate Transf ormation

Direct Kinematic Problem in Robotics, Geometry based direct Kinematic Analysis Coordinate & Vector Transformation using Matrices, The orientation Matrix & Translator Vector, Homogeneous Transformation Matrices, Three dimensional Homogeneous Transformations, Denavit Hartenberg Convention-Implementing the DH Convention, Obtaining the DH Displacement Matrices.Applications of DH method- Three axis Robot Arms, Three Axis wrists, Six axis Robot Manipulators, Assigning the Tool Coordinate System. 08 Hrs DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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5: Trajectory Interpolators Introduction, The Necessity of Interpolators, The Generation of Motion Commands, The Trajectory Planning, Basic Structure of Interpolators. The solvability of the Inverse Kinematics Problem. Particular Solutions for the Inverse Kinematics Problem - Two Axis Planar Mechanisms, Example of Three-Axis spherical Mechanism, Specific Solutions for Six-Axis Manipulators. Resolved Motion Rate Control Method-Resolved rate Strategy, The Jacobian Matrix for positioning, The Jacobian Matrix for positioning & Orienting, Motions defined in other Coordinate Systems, An interpolator based on Resolved Rate technique.

07 Hrs PART-C
6: Autonomous Mobile Robots Introduction, Locomotion - Key issues for locomotion, Legged Mobile Robots, Leg configurations & stability , Examples of legged robot locomotion , Wheeled Mobile Robots, Wheeled locomotion-the design space, Wheeled locomotion: case studies

06 Hrs 7: Mobile Robot Kinematics

Introduction, Kinematics Models & Constraints, Representing robot position, Forward Kinematics models, Wheel Kinematics constraints, Robot kinematics constraints, Examplesrobot Kinematics models & constraints.

Mobile Robot Maneuverability- Degree of mobility, Degree of steerability, Robot maneuverability. 04 Hrs OUTCOME
After the completion of the course the students would gain the basic knowledge about the industrial robotic manipulators and autonomous robots. The course would cover studies on kinematics, control and trajectory planning of different configurations of industrial robot in detail. The idea about the configurations and kinematics of mobile robots is also offered in brief. Ref erence B ooks: 1. M.P.Groover, Industrial Robotics, MGH.2003 2. Y.Koren, Robotics for Engineers, MGH. 2001 3. Roland Siegwart & Illah R Nourbaksh, Introduction to Autonomous Mobile Robots, EEE ed PHI 2004 4. J.Duffy, Analysis of Mechanism and Robot Manipulators, John Willey and Sons, 1980.

Scheme of Semester End Evaluation : Students have to answer TWO questions out of THREE in Part A, TWO questions out of THREE in Part B, ONE question out of TWO in Part - C

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JET AND ROCKET PROPULSION Subject Code: 07ME773 Hrs/Week: 3 + 0 + 0 Credits: 03 CIE Marks: 100 SEE Marks: 100 SEE : 03 Hrs

Objective: The objectives of this course are to develop an understanding of how air-breathing engines and chemical rockets produce thrust; understand functions and characteristics of individual engine components; develop ability to carry out preliminary performance analysis for air breathing and chemical rockets and an understanding of elementary overall engine design considerations. PART-A 1. Basic Principles of air breathing propulsion: Working principle of gas turbine engine, the thrust equation, factors affecting thrust. Propellers, advance ratio, types of combustion chambers, operating characteristics, fuel injection in combustion chamber, 05 Hrs 2. Turbomachinery in air breathing propulsion: Factors limiting turbine design, materials for turbine blades, cooling of turbine blades, surging in compressors and its control, comparison of centrifugal and axial flow compressors 05 Hrs 3. Engine characteristics: Characteristics of turboprop, turbojet and turbofan engines; principle of Ramjet and Scramjet engines. Method of thrust augmentation, performance characteristics of engines. 05 Hrs PART-B 4. Basic Principles of Rocket Propulsion: Operating principle, specific impulse of a rocket,internal ballistics, rocket nozzle classification, rocket performance considerations. Solid propellant rockets, selection criteria of solid propellants, components of solid propellant rockets, grain design considerations, 05 Hrs 5. Liquid Propellant Rockets: Liquid propellant rockets, selection of liquid propellants, thrust control in liquid rockets, cooling in liquid rockets, pressure and pump fed rocket systems, cryogenic rockets. Zero-g propulsion problems. 05 Hrs DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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6. Advanced Propulsion Systems: Advanced propulsion concepts, electric propulsion, NuclearPropulsion, Solar sails, concepts in nozzleless propulsion 05 Hrs

PART-C 7. Air breathing engine efficiencies: Diffuser efficiency, Compressor efficiency, Burner efficiency, Turbine efficiency, Nozzle efficiency, Velocity coefficient. Analysis of Turboprop, Turbofan and Ramjet engine cycles. 05 hrs 8. Criteria for selection of rocket propulsion systems: Selection process, effect of propulsion system on vehicle performance, performance analysis of rocket propulsion systems. 05 Hrs Outcome: At the end of the course the student should be in a position to understand basics of air breathing and rocket propulsion, demonstrate fundamental knowledge about the theoretical aspects of rocket propulsion systems and air breathing propulsion systems such as turbo-jets, turbo-fan engines, ramjets and scramjets as well as describe basic design criteria for air breathing and rocket propulsion systems.

Ref erence books:

1. A.N.Hosny, Propulsion Systems, University of South Carolina Press, 1974 2. Gordon C Oates, Aerothermodynamics of Gas Turbine and Rocket Propulsion, AIAA, 3rd Edition, 1997 3. G.P. Sutton, Rocket Propulsion Elements, 7th Edition, John Wiley, New York, December 2000 4. Jack D Mattingly, Elements of Propulsion: Gas Turbines and Rockets, AIAA, 2006 Scheme of Semester End Evaluation : Students have to answer TWO questions out of THREE in Part A, TWO questions out of THREE in Part B, ONE question out of TWO in Part - C

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NON-TRADITIONAL MACHINING Subject Code: 07ME774 Hrs/Week: 3 + 0 + 0 Credits: 03 CIE Marks: 100 SEE Marks: 100 SEE : 03 Hrs

Objective: The objective of this course is to understand the principles of non-traditional machining, get familiar with various types of advanced manufacturing processes and to know their application. The course also aims to develop knowledge of the limitations of these special methods and helps the student in selecting an appropriate technique for a given situation. PART-A
1. Ultrasonic Machi ning (USM): Basic principles, components of ultrasonic machine, perfor mance characteristics, types of tools, applicability of ultrasonic machining, advantages and li mitations, practical applications.

05 Hrs Abrasive Jet Machining (AJM): Process description, features of abrasive jet machining, hydraulic jet cutting, abrasive polishing, hydrodynamic machining, advantages and limitations of abrasive jet machining, practical applications. 05 Hrs 3. Chemical and Electrochemical Machining (C/ECM): Basic techniques, selective and non-selective material removal, process variables, practical applications, advantages and disadvantages. ECM process details, chemical reactions that occur in ECM, problems encountered in ECM, electrochemical grinding, sawing, honing, polishing etc., practical applications. 05 Hrs PART-B 2. 4. Electro-Discharge Machining methods (EDM): General Principle and applications of Electric Discharge Machining, Electric Discharge Grinding and electric discharge wire cutting processes; Mechanics of metal removal in EDM, Process parameters, selection of tool electrode and dielectric fluids, surface finish and machining accuracy. 05 Hrs 5. Laser Beam Machining (LBM): Basic principles, mechanism of material removal and calculation of material removal rate, laser drilling and laser welding, advantages and disadvantages, practical applications. 05Hrs

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6. Electron Beam Machining (EBM): Basic principles, need for high vacuum in EBM, application of electron beam machining, drilling by EBM process, electron beam welding and its application, advantages and disadvantages of electron beam machining. 05 Hrs PART-C 7. Plasma Arc machining (PAM): Types of plasma arc, influence of different parameters on plasma arc machining, precautions to be taken during plasma arc machining, plasma sprays and their use, advantages and limitations of plasma arc machining, practical applications. 05 Hrs

8. Comparison of non-traditional machining processes: Physical parameters of the non-traditional machining processes, important areas of application, effect of nonconventional material removal processes on the surface integrity of materials. 05 Hrs Outcome: At the end of the course the student should be in a position to understand the need for non-traditional machining, describe several non-traditional machining operations, distinguish areas where non-traditional machining processes can be applied and select appropriate process for a given situation.
Ref erence books:

5. 6. 7. 8.

V.K.Jain ,Advanced Machining Processes, Springer, London, 2008 M.Adithan, Modern Machining Methods, Khanna Publishers, Delhi, 2008 Hassan El Hofy, Advanced Machining Processes, McGraw Hill Pub., 2005 Gary F Benedict, Nontraditional Manufacturing Processes, Marcel Dekker, NY, 1987

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Seminar
Subject Code Hrs/Week Credits : 07MES82 : 0 0 4 : 02 CIE Marks : 50

Objectives:
To equip students for making a technical presentation based on a through research review on any contemporary area of Engineering and Management fields. Offering the student an opportunity to interact with faculty and peer group and to build the ability to making independent presentation.

Seminar Mechanism : A list of contemporary topics will be offered by the faculty of the department in the interlude period between 7th and 8th Semester. Student can opt for a topic of their own choice and indicate their option to the department at the beginning of the 8th Semester.

Guidelines for Evaluation Seminars will be evaluated based on the broad parameters which include: Term Paper Submission Contemporary Topic chosen for presentation Extent of research review carried out on the topic selected. Communication and Presentation Skills Reporting and Documentation

Project Work
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Subject Code Hrs/Week Credits

: 07MEP83 : 0 0 24 : 12

CIE Marks SEE Marks

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100 100

Objectives: To provide an opportunity and atmosphere in which students may test theory learned in the classroom in an actual working situation and discover the value of work and the rewards of accomplishment. To insure a natural transition to the higher level of professional preparation as a complement to the liberal education goals of the Institution.

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Batch Formation: Students have to form batches through a formal letter to the HOD, indicating batch members, leader, batch name (A minimum of three and a maximum of four members per batch are allowed). Calendar of Events The detailed scheduled will be notified during the interlude period of 7th and 8th Semesters. Project Selection Project can be undertaken in Industry / Research / Service organisation or in-house Attendance Attendance for Project Work will be treated on par with any other practical / laboratory course. Each batch must maintain a separate notebook, which serves as a project diary. The guides signature against the dates is the basis for attendance. Project Approval A proposal of the project work (Duly approved by the Guide) including the Project Title, Profile of the Organisation, Problem Genesis, Problem Definition, Objectives, Literature Review, Research Methodology, Project Plan, Expected outcome, Utility and Calendar of events to be submitted before the deadline given by the Department. Evaluation Modus Operandi Internal Assessment: Sl. No. Component Marks 1 First Seminar 20 2 Second Seminar 20 3 Project Report 20 4 Guides Assessment 40 External Examination: Assessment is for 100 marks based on Writing Synopsis, Presentation & Viva-Voc

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INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS
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Subject Code: 07G810 Hrs/Week: 4 + 0 + 0 Credits: 04

CIE Marks: 100 SEE Marks: 100 SEE: 3 Hrs

Objective: Industrial Robotics is a highly multi disciplinary field that combines areas of controls, computers, measurement technology, pattern recognition techniques and hardware and various aspects of mechanical engineering including statics, dynamics, kinematics and mechanical design. The purpose is to provide necessary knowledge in the subject covering all the aspects stated above. PART-A
1: Basic Concepts in Robotics

Introduction, Advantages & Applications of robots, Non Industrial applications, Basic structures of Robots, Resolution, Accuracy & Repeatability, Position Representation. 06 Hrs
2: Classif ications & structures of Roboti c Systems

Point to Point Continuous path systems, Point to Point Robotic systems, Continuous path Robotic systems, Trajectory Planning, The Manipulator, Cartesian Coordinate Robots, Cylindrical Coordinate robots, Spherical Coordinate robots, Articulated Robots, Direct & indirect drives, The Wrist Motions & the Gripper, Structure of Continuous Path Robot Systems 06 Hrs
3: Drives & Control Systems Hydraulic Power supply-Servovalve, The Sump, The Hydraulic drives. Direct Current Servomotors-Principle of operation, Dynamic Response Gearing. Control Approaches of Robots, Control loops Using Current Amplifier Control loops Using Voltage Amplifier, Elimination of Stationary position errors, Control loops of robotic systems, Conclusion & Assessments

06 Hrs PART-B
4: Kinematic Analysis & coordinate Transf ormation

Direct Kinematic Problem in Robotics, Geometry based direct Kinematic Analysis Coordinate & Vector Transformation using Matrices, The orientation Matrix & Translator Vector, Homogeneous Transformation Matrices, Three dimensional Homogeneous Transformations, Denavit Hartenberg Convention-Implementing the DH Convention, Obtaining the DH Displacement Matrices.Applications of DH method- Three axis Robot Arms, Three Axis wrists, Six axis Robot Manipulators, Assigning the Tool Coordinate System. 09 Hrs
5: Trajectory Interpolators Introduction, The Necessity of Interpolators, The Generation of Motion Commands, The Trajectory Planning, Basic Structure of Interpolators.

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

R.V.COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING. BANGALORE 560 059 (Autonomous Institution under VTU, Belgaum)

The solvability of the Inverse Kinematics Problem. Particular Solutions for the Inverse Kinematics Problem - Two Axis Planar Mechanisms, Example of Three-Axis spherical Mechanism, Specific Solutions for Six-Axis Manipulators. Resolved Motion Rate Control Method-Resolved rate Strategy, The Jacobian Matrix for positioning, The Jacobian Matrix for positioning & Orienting, Motions defined in other Coordinate Systems, An interpolator based on Resolved Rate technique.

09 Hrs PART-C
6: Autonomous Mobile Robots Introduction, Locomotion - Key issues for locomotion, Legged Mobile Robots, Leg configurations & stability , Examples of legged robot locomotion , Wheeled Mobile Robots, Wheeled locomotion-the design space, Wheeled locomotion: case studies

06 Hrs 7: Mobile Robot Kinematics

Introduction, Kinematics Models & Constraints, Representing robot position, Forward Kinematics models, Wheel Kinematics constraints, Robot kinematics constraints, Examplesrobot Kinematics models & constraints.

Mobile Robot Maneuverability- Degree of mobility, Degree of steerability, Robot maneuverability. 06 Hrs OUTCOME After the completion of the course the students would gain the basic knowledge about the industrial robotic manipulators and autonomous robots. The course would cover studies on kinematics, control and trajectory planning of different configurations of industrial robot in detail. The idea about the configurations and kinematics of mobile robots is also offered in brief. Reference Books: 1. M.P.Groover, Industrial Robotics, MGH.2003 2. Y.Koren, Robotics for Engineers, MGH. 2001 3. Roland Siegwart & Illah R Nourbaksh, Introduction to Autonomous Mobile Robots, EEE ed PHI 2004 4. J.Duffy, Analysis of Mechanism and Robot Manipulators, John Willey and Sons, 1980. Scheme of Semester End Evaluation : Students have to answer TWO questions out of THREE in Part A, TWO questions out of THREE in Part B, ONE question out of TWO in Part - C

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING